Friday, December 25, 2015
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Position Yourself as the Expert for Media
Happy Christmas to all! I love it when my colleagues share tidbits that can help authors to move forward in book and author success. The Publicity Hound, Joan Stewart reminds all of three essential things to do to "hook" the media.
1. Get on the phone early. Not only should you pitch your story, news via email to the newsroom or outlet … get on the phone. Talk to a person. All TV and radio stations that do news and print have live people who answer phones. The hunt is on for leads and resources. Get your name and voice in front of them
2. Emphasize you are local. If you are tapping into a national or state "breaking story" … let them know you are a LOCAL resource. And if needed, you can assist in getting other resources and contacts to add to a story.
3. Update profiles. Make sure your social media profiles reflect your "expertise"—trust me, producers check you out pronto. If you haven't already, build a Media Tab on your website … add photos, press release on your work/books, even a Key Questions People Ask Asking About ________ … and create it.
Judith Briles is a book publishing expert and coach. She empowers authors and is the Founder of Author U, a membership organization created for the serious author who wants to be seriously successful. She's been writing about and conducting workshops on publishing since the 80s. Judith is the author of 34 books including Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms (ForeWord IndieFab Book of the Year), Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers and a speaker at publishing conferences. Book #34 was published this summer: The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers. Get your copy.
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Author U is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the author who wants to be seriously successful. Ongoing education programs delivered face-to-face and online, The Author Resource ezine, BookCamps and the annual AuthorU Extravaganza are tools designed for authors pre, during and post publishing of their books. Become a GOLD member at AuthorU.org.
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Author U is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the author who wants to be seriously successful. Ongoing education programs delivered face-to-face and online, The Author Resource ezine, BookCamps and the annual AuthorU Extravaganza are tools designed for authors pre, during and post publishing of their books. Become a GOLD member at AuthorU.org.
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